9(1)Where the Authority—E+W+N.I.
(a)has reasonable grounds to suspect that there are grounds for revoking a licence, and
(b)is of the opinion that the licence should immediately be suspended,
it may by notice suspend the licence for such period not exceeding three months as may be specified in the notice.
(2)The Authority may continue suspension under sub-paragraph (1) by giving a further notice under that sub-paragraph.
(3)Notice under sub-paragraph (1) shall be given to the designated individual or, where the designated individual has died or appears to the Authority to be unable because of incapacity to discharge the duty under section 18—
(a)to the holder of the licence, or
(b)to some other person to whom the licence applies.
(4)Subject to sub-paragraph (5), a licence shall be of no effect while a notice under sub-paragraph (1) is in force.
(5)An application may be made under paragraph 7(1) or 8(1) or (2) notwithstanding the fact that a notice under sub-paragraph (1) is in force.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 20.10.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/2792, art. 2(2)(j)
I2Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 1.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/404, art. 2(3)(4), Sch. (with arts. 4-6)